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Suggest Treatment For Eczema In A 6 Years Old Child

Hi. My daughter is 6 years old and has had what has been identified as eczema. I am worried if it is something more serious since she now has an outbreak that seems like a raised hot red skin allover her chest, abdomen and back with some indications also on the neck and face. She has had this in the past and it seems worse when red and hot (very itchy). After some time, the entire areas peel off. That is a sign of relief generally. Would you know what is going on? (Also, we do not give her wheat and corn since we have observed some reactions in the past.) Finally, I am worried about her liver functioning properly. Perhaps this is not relevant, let me know please. Thank you.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Suggest Treatment For Eczema In A 6 Years Old Child

Hi... I sympathize with the kid and understand your concern. As a matter of fact even my kid had this when young. The trick of the management is keeping the skin moist and never allowing it to be dry. For this oil massage and lotions like Oilatum will help. Regarding cure options - eczema is a sort of allergy...allergies can only be controlled and can never be cured. But usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,